West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ardingly, West Sussex
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Ardingly. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
Slow-roasted pork in Ardingly
How our film set catering works in Ardingly
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for long shoot days and historic house shoots.
Near Ardingly, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Ardingly is well within our area for shoots. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ardingly to Brighton (15 miles away).
Central London is about 31 miles from Ardingly, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Balcombe station is about 2.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ardingly, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Ardingly includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Places near Ardingly
Other occasions in Ardingly
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Ardingly: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ardingly?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Ardingly too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Ardingly have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Ardingly?
It copes with schedule changes.
However big or small the event in Ardingly, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Rural locations
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (2.2 miles north-east) and Gravetye Manor (3.1 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Ardingly
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Ardingly
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards